ag research

What are some of the newest cherry varieties that Washington State University is working on, and when will we see them at our local grocery store?  WSU's Per McCord looks to answer those questions.   If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@to...

Well, yes, a year-round treat, anytime, there is still association of strawberries ready for harvest in June in many parts of the country.  Some varieties that are day neutral can bear fruit until October in Florida.   “Florida is especially interesting because they plant in the fall and harvest in the winter,” according to USDA research geneticist Kim Lewers.  But for most types ...

U.S. federal prosecutors have accused two Chinese nationals of smuggling a dangerous biological pathogen that had the potential to be used as an agricultural terrorism weapon into the United States for research.  On Tuesday, the U.S. Department of Justice identified the pathogen as Fusarium graminearum, a fungus it said was classified in scientific literature as a potential agroterrorism weapon. 

What are some of the newest cherry varieties that Washington State University is working on?  Per McCord tells us when we may see these cherries in the orchard, or at our local grocery store.   If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@to...

The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture has set its priority agenda for the year with the passage of a complete new Farm Bill at the top of that list, to no one's surprise, but there are others on there as well.  Ted McKinney, CEO of NASDA says research funding to universities is close behind.  ...

Oregon State University's Alexander Butcher is doing extensive research on mealybugs and the damage they do to vineyards across the state.  Where would he like to see this research go into the future?     If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@townsqu...

The hop industry is reeling from the announcement that two of its researchers were fired, thanks to the Administration's ongoing effort to trim federal spending.  Maggie Elliot, Science and Communication Director at the Washington Hop Commission and Hop Growers of America, said Hop Horticulturist Dr. Paco Gon...

Earlier this year, Dr. Brian J. Pearson was selected to become the new Director of Oregon State University’s Mid-Columbia Agricultural Research and Extension Center in Hood River; better known as MCAREC.  Dr. Pearson joined the OSU team after years of work in extension research in Florida.  So, why make ...

Earlier this year, the Idaho Wheat Commission approved a $3.5 million budget.  Britany Hurst Marchant, Executive Director of Idaho Wheat, said the budget is slightly larger than previous budgets, but for the most part is in line with figures used over recent budget cycles.   “...

University of Missouri researchers are working to develop the first-ever vaccine proven to protect cattle from a devastating tick-borne disease called bovine anaplasmosis.  The research is vital to northwest states, where cattle is a multi-billion dollar industry for Idaho and Washington, and an over $500 million dollar industry in Oregon.   ...